In-kind donations, which are non-monetary contributions of goods or services, play a crucial role in supporting ASCENDtials’ diverse programs. These donations provide vital resources such as musical instruments, art materials, gardening tools, etc. They are essential for ensuring the smooth delivery of ASCENDtials’ initiatives and promoting community engagement and learning.
We need your support in acquiring the necessary tools and materials for program implementation that are instrumental in enabling ASCENDtials to create impactful experiences for our community members.
Please fill the following form to let us know about your contribution intentions!
Required Supplies for Music:
Musical instruments
Sheet music/ songbooks
Sound system
Recording equipment
Seating arrangements- Chairs and Tables
Required Supplies for Hiking:
Navigation tools – map of the area/ trail
Compasses
Basic first aid kit
Flashlight
Batteries
Firestarter
Emergency whistle
Tissues/ Wet Wipes
Required Supplies for Djembe Drumming:
Djembe drum
Handouts for instructions
Protective gloves
Drum key
Required Supplies for swimming:
Lifejackets
First aid kit
Required Supplies:
Drawing books/ canvases
Pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils
Paints (watercolors, acrylics, oils)
Paintbrushes
Glue
Scissors
Tape
Craft materials such as cardstock and beads (if applicable)
Paper towels
Cleaning wipes
Trash bags to clean up later
Required Supplies for highway cleanup:
Reflective vests for visibility
Gloves
Trash bags
Tools to pick up litter
Water bottles
Hand sanitizer
Tissues
Safety cones
Brooms and dustpans (if needed)
Insect repellent
Umbrellas for rain protection
A designated collection point for the gathered trash (e.g. rented truck)
Required Supplies for tree planting events:
Trees
Organic soil or compost for healthy plant growth
Organic mulch such as straw or wood chips suppresses weeds, retains moisture, and regulates soil temperature
Compost bins
Garden beds
Fence
Row Covers
Shovels
Spades
Hoes
Trash collection bags for any waste generated during the event
Required Supplies:
Course materials/ books related to the program
Tools and equipment depending on the nature of the service
Safety equipment depending on the nature of the service
Pamphlets with instructions for each activity
Basic first aid kit in case of emergency
Required Supplies:
Seeds
Organic soil or compost
Organic mulch
Organic fertilizers such as compost tea, seaweed extract
Natural Pest Control such as neem oil, insecticidal soap
Row Covers
Shovels
Spades
Hoes
Pruners
Cultivators
Gloves
Soaker hoses
pH testing kit
Guides for participants to learn about organic gardening practices
Required Supplies:
Candles or Incense
Informational pamphlets on resources for additional support
Handouts on what will be done in the sessions
Notebook
Pen/ pencils/ markers
Seating Arrangements – soft pillows (optional), chairs/ tables
Healing materials such as crystals, stones
Required Supplies:
Yoga Mats
Yoga blocks
Yoga straps
Pamphlets on kemetic yoga principles and philosophy
Water bottles
Speakers for guided meditation or musi
Required Supplies:
Notebooks
Pens/ pencils/ markers
Pamphlets with reading materials online, names of relevant books, information about local bookstores/ libraries
Whiteboard for group discussions
Branding Materials – posters and sign-up sheets for interested members
Seating Arrangements – Chairs and Tables
Diverse formats for books (such as audiobooks)
Required Supplies:
Notebooks
Pens/ pencils/ markers
Printouts of relevant poems or articles (printouts may also have information on how to access information to learn more about poets and writers from the African diaspora online)
Books exploring melanin, identity, and cultural experiences
Microphones and speakers for poetry readings
Branding Materials – posters
Seating Arrangements – Chairs and Tables
Required Supplies:
Notebooks
Pens/ pencils/ markers
Informational pamphlets
Books relevant to the workshop topic
Seating Arrangements – Chairs and Tables
Required Supplies:
Notebooks
Pens/ pencils/ markers
Books relevant to the workshop topics
Presentation Supplies – Whiteboard, Markers
Brochures or flyers promoting the workshop/ for the next workshop
Seating Arrangements – Chairs and Tables
Required Supplies:
Attendance Sheet
Feedback Sheet
Certificate of Participation
Student progress record – Evaluation Sheet
Flyers to promote the projects
Contact information sheets for networking – women and girls programming
Inspirational posters – women and girls programming
Photocopies of printouts of reading materials – Literacy workshops
Sign-up sheets for interested members – KOS-Melanin-ology Poetry & Writing Club
Required Supplies:
Water
Light Snacks